Music of Shakespeare’s Time

Alternative title
Tuesday Invitation Concert
Synopsis
Radio broadcast relayed from Stratford-upon-Avon as part of the Shakespeare quatercentenary celebrations. While the first part of the ‘Tuesday Invitation Concert’ introduces ‘Music in London, 1588-1605’, the second part is devoted to the music composed by Shakespeare’s contemporary, English organist and composer William Byrd. The music is performed by the Elizabethan Madrigal Ensemble, the Elizabethan consort and Choir of Magdalen College (conducted by Bernard Rose).
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
21 Apr 1964 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
125 (incl. interval)
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Music
William Byrd
Contributor
Bernard Rose

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Subjects
Music
Keywords
Music; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Byrd, William (1543-1623)

Notes

Notes
Performed before an invited audience in the Girl’s Grammar School, Shaftery Manor, Stratford-upon-Avon.
History
Broadcast in two parts. Part 1: 20.00-20.45, Part 2: 21.00. The interval programme NEW COMMENT focused on the Shakespeare exhibition opening in Stratford-upon-Avon that week (see separate entry).
The broadcast was also transmitted on the BBC Overseas Service.
Reviews
Radio Times, April 16, 1964, p. 41.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Music of Shakespeare’s Time". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69494 (Accessed 17 Nov 2024)